Urbanization in Africa

This lecture introduces the 12-week course on African cities, starting with Mali. It discusses urban population statistics worldwide, highlighting the disparities in urbanization rates across different African regions. The lecture also addresses key challenges of urbanization in Africa, such as population growth, economic development, climate change, urban peripheries, and mobility. The instructor emphasizes the urgent need to address the rapid increase in urban population while ensuring economic development. The lecture concludes with a quiz on the projected increase in African urban population over the next 20 years and highlights the significant impact on urban peripheries. The importance of planning for future urban mobility challenges is also underscored.